Prop question: I have a Merc SS prop - need a Yamaha

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To make a long story short, my boat with a 1987 115hp Mercury sank and I came across a deal too good to pass up on a similar boat with a 1992 115hp Yamaha. I took the Yamaha boat out today and I think I need a better hole shot. I have a really nice 13 X 19 stainless steel prop from the Mercury. The Yamaha has a not-as-nice 21 pitch ("21K"), I assume 13" and change aluminum prop that's seen better days. I would love to have the 13 X 19 stainless steel on the Yamaha but it's for the Merc. Is there a way to change it without costing an arm and a leg? Would a prop shop take an exchange? Try to sell it and hope to get enough money to get a stainless steel one? Suggestions?

Thanks in advance!

 

[hokiepoq]

Re: Prop question: I have a Merc SS prop - need a Yamaha

Wow, I didn't see there was a whole forum on props! Thanks moderator for moving it over. I see I need to gather a whole bunch more information to get a good recommendation on a new prop if it comes to that. Thing is, I will not hardly ever be running this boat WOT because that will be 45-50mph and I don't want to go that fast on this boat. I primarily want to pull skiers and tubers. Are some propellers better for water sports? Is that what 4-blades are for? I'm not really concerned about gas mileage either as I won't be running it enough to worry about it. Sorry for all the questions - I just hope someone can provide an answer or two with this limited information.

Thanks!